Patient Access Representative - Per Diem
- PRN / per diem
Open in 2 locations
UCLA Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
California
2 open- $41.32/hr
West Hills, CA (opens in new tab)
6 - Staff- Per Diem · Posted 2w ago
- $41.32/hr
Los Angeles, CA (opens in new tab)
6 - Staff- Per Diem · Posted 3w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $41.32 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in California post a median of $29.34 an hour, the middle half $27.62–$32.47, across 210 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in California earn a median of $27.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Patient access representatives in California: pay by town and employer
About the job
Description
The Per Diem Access Representative pre-registers, pre-admits, and admits patients by telephone and/or in person. In this per diem role, you will:
- Collect accurate demographic information
- Review and interpret insurance benefits
- Obtain prior authorizations
- Collect cash
- Interact with public assistance programs (i.e. Medi-Cal, CCS)
- Interact with physicians/office personnel as well as other hospital personnel (i.e., SDA, OPSU, nursing units)
- Refer appropriate cases to other internal and external sources to assist patients with discharge/post-hospital care
Salary Range: $38.96- $38.96 / hourly
Qualifications
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, self-directed professional with:
- Working knowledge of eligibility and working provisions of third-party sponsors
- General knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to write concise, grammatically correct reports and correspondence
- Ability to type 55 words per minute (WPM)
- Proficient in basic math
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Must be available for weekends and holiday coverage
Note: May be subject to test in qualifying skills
From UCLA Health's job posting for West Hills, CA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
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